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Who makes the best smartphone for photography right now? Well, the answer might surprise you, and even though not all of our contenders are available globally, the iPhone 17 Pro faces very serious competition from the Honor Magic8 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Oppo Find X9 Pro, and the Vivo X300 Pro.

The mid-range smartphone’s user experience hasn’t always been ideal in our in-depth review. Out of the box, buyers of the Redmi 15 Pro Plus have to deal with numerous ads. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to disable these sometimes-annoying pop-ups that are integrated into Xiaomi’s operating system.

The new "Sodiumfrostglow" flashlight is designed to handle temperatures down to -40°F thanks to its sodium-ion battery, and it can also be used as a power bank. After a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, the manufacturer is now looking for backers on Indiegogo.

The Wireless Horipad Turbo controller is cheaper than the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller. It packs several features but misses out on two key features available on Nintendo's own controller.

A modder has built a small, 3D-printed gaming cube inspired by the Steam Machine concept, using a modern AMD mini PC and an external GPU connected via OCuLink. Called the ITG Cube, the project focuses on a compact design and DIY 3D printing.

A less powerful version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is coming. Equipped with fewer Performance CPU cores than the original Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, early leaks have outlined performance expectations for this new 7-core version, too.

We reviewed the updated Asus Zenbook S16 and it is an excellent everyday laptop with a brighter OLED screen. You also get a new AMD Ryzen AI 400 processor, which shows that Zen 5 is not outdated yet.

GameHub, the popular PC emulation app on Android will be available soon for macOS. GameSir says the software will allow users to natively run Windows and Steam games on their Macs.

Following a successful demonstration flight, the nation's space agency has retrieved a reusable first-stage booster from the South China Sea, advancing its 2030 crewed lunar landing ambitions.

The Oppo Find N6 is rumoured to be launching globally next month. In the meantime, the new foldable smartphone has surfaced on a benchmarking website with performance that demolishes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Honor Magic V5.

The DJI Avata 360 has resurfaced in an extensive leak. With pricing and launch information allegedly now tweaked, leaked video footage indicates that reviewers may already have Avata 360 units in-hand.

Sony is currently offering a big discount on PlayStation Plus. The Premium tier is 35% off, and existing customers can also upgrade their plans at discounted prices.

A breakthrough facility in Qinghai province has pushed lithium recovery rates from salt lakes past 90%, establishing a greener, more efficient standard for the global EV battery supply chain.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance has received a next-gen update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside a limited-time discount on its complete Royal Edition on the PlayStation Store. The update focuses on performance and technical improvements, making it an opportune time for new and returning players to jump in.

A novel technique called DISH bypasses traditional layer-by-layer constraints, fabricating complex millimeter-scale structures in just 0.6 seconds using holographic light fields.

The free game lineup has expanded again, and this time, there are quite a number of new games that have over 50% positive ratings already. It’s worth noting that most of these decently-rated freebies were released in late January 2026.

Honor has launched a new budget Android tablet called the Pad X8b. It features an 11-inch display, a metal body, and a large battery. However, it is powered by the Snapdragon 680, the same processor found in the Honor Pad 8 launched in 2022.

After five months of waiting, Abxylute has finally revealed when its N6 controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch. The controller will arrive alongside the GameCube-like N9C controller that was unveiled a few weeks ago.

A wild Galaxy S26 Plus has surfaced over a week before its release. Sporting Samsung's rumoured redesign, the device was allegedly being sold for a whopping $1,650 ahead of its official debut.

David Jaffe finds the more tame Kratos depicted in God of War: Sons of Sparta unrecognizable. The franchise’s creator also takes issue with a lackluster story that slows down the action. Fans have been more positive about the PS5 game, even with stiff metroidvania competition.

Scientists found a candidate planet that is similar to Earth. This candidate planet is possibly rocky like Earth, and it likely takes about one year to complete a revolution around its star. But unlike Earth, the candidate planet is freezing cold — no higher than 90° Fahrenheit.

Ocean's Heart is a 2D RPG in which you embody Tilia, who seeks her father in a world with multiple environments. Face numerous enemies, gather resources, and unravel all the mysteries of this world to discover the truth.

Garmin system software 13.25 is rolling out to users of some of the brand’s smartwatches. This update fixes a problem with the recently added Smart Wake Alarm feature. Plus, this update for the Instinct 3, Instinct E and Instinct Crossover wearables brings an update for translations.

Casio has released the new LTP1234PDC-7B watch at its online store in the US. This is an analog watch with a simple design and a stainless steel casing. It is also water resistant to 200 m and has an estimated battery life of three years.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D was launched a few weeks ago, on January 29, and Newegg is already offering a big discount on it. While it normally costs $499, Newegg has knocked $100 off.

A new smartwatch from Lenovo is now available via import. The F101 doesn't cost much, supports heart rate monitoring and comes with a rotating crown.

PS5 owners may want to free up storage space before the Resident Evil Requiem pre-load goes live. Capcom’s survival horror title will require a larger install than any previous Resident Evil game. A generous campaign length and upgraded graphics could explain the hefty file size.

More than six months prior to the purported iPhone 18 Pro launch this September, it already seems fairly clear how the iPhone 18 Pro generation will differ from the current iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max flagship models. An analyst has now summarized the expected changes and upgrades.

Different companies have already increased the prices of their products due to the ongoing memory crisis, and it seems like Acer is the next one to raise prices.

Humble Bundle has introduced a new bundle — Call of the Wild 9th Anniversary. This new bundle is packed with DLCs and expansions, with only a few games contained in it.

This new rugged smartphone comes with advanced features and 5G connectivity. The Blackview Rock 2 Pro should also be resistant to dust and water, and it runs on Android 16.

Casio has teamed up with streetwear brand Anti Social Social Club to create another G-Shock collaboration watch, the DW6900ASSC25-7. This DW-6900 series model has a transparent bezel and strap, featuring a popular design. Plus, the digital watch offers a multifunctional alarm, a precise stopwatch and 200 m water resistance.

Reanimal is a new horror adventure game from the developers of the well-acclaimed Little Nightmares series. It launched on Steam on February 13, 2026, and within 24 hours, it reached a peak concurrent player count of over 24,000.

Smalth has launched the Titanium Pro in the global market with a slimmer 7.6 mm design, ECG monitoring, and up to 12 days of battery life in light use. The smart ring offers a titanium shell, SpO2 and heart monitoring, and app-based controls. Plus, it carries a 10 ATM water resistance rating.

Humble has launched another solid bundle. This one is called Overwhelmingly Positive, and it focuses on quality rather than quantity. It offers eight games in total, and you can take them home for just $15.

The Viewsonic VX27G26-2K-3 is a new gaming monitor that has been introduced in China. It's a 27-inch Fast IPS gaming monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution. Launch and pricing details are yet to officially emerge.

After launching several controllers with an Xbox layout, GameSir is ready to release one with a PlayStation layout. The manufacturer says the new controller will launch under the Tarantula series.

Unihertz has revealed more details about its BlackBerry lookalike. An alternative to the Clicks Communicator, the Titan 2 Elite features two rear-facing cameras and will be available in a striking finish unlike many modern smartphones.

Amazon Luna is giving away 10 free games throughout February 2026, and in the first round, two became available to Prime members. Now, two more have unlocked: Hexguardian and Around the World: Travel to Brazil Collector's Edition.

Researchers in China have developed a fully photonic processor capable of running large-scale AI models at speeds and efficiencies orders of magnitude beyond traditional silicon hardware.

The Acemagic N3A is a mini PC and NAS hybrid that has been newly presented. It features an old AMD processor that can smoothly handle day-to-day tasks, and the system has four SATA drive bays and two M.2 SSD slots.

The Acemagic Retro X5, which was introduced earlier in February 2026, has been launched in China. This AMD Strix Point mini PC features the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and a NES-inspired design. The launch starting price is CNY 6,499, around $941.

Concordia researchers have unveiled "proximal sound printing," a 10× more precise acoustic 3D-printing technique that could revolutionize medical sensors and soft robotics.

MagMod wants to make photographers’ lives easier with "revolutionary" light stands. The new MagStand is supposed to be particularly stable and easy to use thanks to an innovative design, but this new construction also makes the MagStand comparatively heavy.

A new update from a Capcom insider would be welcome news for horror fans. Dusk Golem anticipates the publisher prioritizing Resident Evil Requiem DLC, potentially featuring Alyssa Ashcroft. The Resident Evil 10 release date could also be on a fast track, with 2029 as a possibility.

The tech industry may be heading toward a new supply chain problem. Specifically, the back-end production of processor chips could run into capacity limits because of a product that most consumers have probably never heard of.

A new campaign has launched over on Kickstarter to bring the benefits of daily activity to the perpetually stationary. Known as the ARCH, this wearable uses an array of mini actuators to force blood-pumping action.

A complete table showing the PL1, PL2, PL3, and PL4 power limits of Intel Nova Lake has leaked online. The figures leaked show a PL2 of close to 500 W for the dual-compute-tile high-end/flagship Nova Lake CPUs.

Even after multiple Nintendo lawsuits, a bevy of Switch emulators survived. The company is now concentrating on GitHub, which is home to many of these open-source programs. DMCA notices sent to the developers accuse the emulators of facilitating copyright infringement.

Hubble provided the clearest image yet of the youngest and closest pre-planetary nebula ever discovered. It is called the Egg Nebula. Hubble’s image is providing more insight into understanding the late stages of a star’s life.